The Thomas Dale Knights will face off against the L.C. Bird Skyhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Dale has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thomas Dale fell victim to Dinwiddie and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Generals, falling 14-0. The Knights have struggled against the Generals recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between L.C. Bird and James River Midlothian, and L.C. Bird kept the tradition alive. The Skyhawks skirted past the Rapids 12-11. Considering the Skyhawks' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Jordan Tate was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Arianna ?Seven? Carter, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
L.C. Bird always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as James River Midlothian only posted an OBP of .368.
L.C. Bird's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Thomas Dale, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
Everything went Thomas Dale's way against L.C. Bird when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Thomas Dale made off with a 13-0 victory. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Skyhawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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